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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 59 MIN

Are you trying to be a superhero parent… while secretly running on empty? 🦸‍♂️🚨 | The Playdate by Ubongo

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We’ve all tried to be "The Incredibles." You try to smash your work goals, keep a pristine house, cook healthy meals, and remain perfectly patient while your toddler tests every boundary. But trying to be a superhero parent usually leads to one predictable destination: total, absolute burnout.Welcome to this high-energy episode of The Playdate, filmed live at Kace In Point studios in South Africa! Our host Blaque Nubon sits down with a lively roundtable of South African parents to expose the myth of the "perfect parent." Prepare to laugh and sigh in relief as they trade hilariously raw stories about work-life collisions, survival tactics, and the moments they realized they couldn't do it all alone.Then, we dive into a powerful conversation with legendary South African educator and digital creator, Mlungisi Nkosi. Known across the nation for transforming how youth learn, Mlungisi steps into the parenting space to break down the intense pressures modern caregivers face. He shares deep insights on how parental stress directly impacts a child's environment, why setting boundaries is a form of love, and how to protect your peace so you can show up fully for your family.Hit that SUBSCRIBE button to join the ultimate pan-African parenting village! 🌍✨

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